Augustine Munyeke v Republic [2005] KEHC 1981 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1981
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1981 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ KHAMINWA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with trafficking narcotics, specifically 10 kg of cannabis sativa, on June 29, 2004. He admitted the charge on June 2, 2004, and again on June 22, 2004.
Issues
- Whether the charge was not read to the appellant before particulars were read out to him.
- Whether the sentence was harsh and excessive.
Reasoning
The charge was read to the appellant on June 2, 2004, and he had sufficient time to consider it. The sentence was within the legal provisions and the trial magistrate considered all mitigating factors.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Control Act No. 4 of 1994
Cases cited (1)
- Chege –Vs– Republic Criminal Appeal 785 of 1982
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